Red Seal Parts Technician study plan

Define minimum, maximum, reorder point, and safety stock for a sample of 10 part numbers using demand and lead-time data

Calculate reorder points by hand for three parts with different lead times and average daily usage

Classify 20 sample parts into A/B/C tiers by annual dollar volume and state the control rule for each tier

Draft a one-page stock-level adjustment procedure listing who approves changes and what evidence is required

Sequence a full physical inventory count from pre-count prep through freeze, count, and posting

Perform a variance reconciliation on a mock count sheet of 30 lines and record cause codes for each variance

Compute shrinkage rate and inventory turns from mock beginning inventory, purchases, and ending inventory figures

Design a 12-week cycle count schedule that counts A items monthly, B quarterly, and C annually

Build a weighted supplier scorecard covering price, lead time, fill rate, and quality, then rank three mock suppliers with it

Write a purchase order for a 15-line mock order including part number, quantity, unit price, terms, and delivery date

Compare landed cost for the same part from two suppliers when freight and duties differ

Identify the correct order quantity for five parts by applying economic order quantity logic and volume discount breaks

Trace the return-to-vendor flow for wrong part, damaged part, and overshipment scenarios and state the paperwork for each

Explain the difference between a supplier warranty claim and a customer warranty claim, and list the proof required for each

Decode five manufacturer part numbers into their component segments using numbering conventions

Use an interchange lookup to match three OEM numbers to aftermarket equivalents and note fitment caveats

Receive a mock shipment against a purchase order, flagging quantity shortfalls and damage on the receiving document

Assign storage locations to 15 parts using put-away rules based on velocity, size, and handling needs

Pick and pack a 10-line mock order, verifying part numbers and quantities against the pick ticket

Prepare shipping documentation for a mock domestic shipment, including bill of lading fields and package marking

Select the correct materials handling equipment and lift technique for five described loads, including one over 50 lb

Identify the personal protective equipment and hazard controls required for five described shop and warehouse tasks

Demonstrate safe handling, storage, and disposal rules for fluids, batteries, and aerosols found in a parts department

Write three workplace messages: an internal stock alert, a customer backorder notice, and a supplier follow-up

Create a filing and retention scheme for purchase orders, receiving documents, and warranty claims that meets audit needs

Perform three inventory lookups and one price check in a parts catalogue or inventory system and record the steps

Prepare a written quotation for a mock customer request including part numbers, pricing, availability, and validity period

Handle three mock counter scenarios: a price objection, a wrong-part return without a receipt, and an upsell to a related item

Explain core charge and special order deposit policies in writing in customer-ready language

Apply parts terminology correctly by matching 25 terms to definitions covering fitment, core, OEM, and aftermarket

Lay out a counter or shelf display plan for a high-margin product line with signage and facing rules

Complete 120 mixed practice questions across all six domains and log every miss by domain and cause

Re-study the two weakest domains identified by the practice log until missed-item accuracy reaches 80%

Recite from memory the documentation trail for one complete cycle: order, receive, stock, sell, return

Build a one-page formula sheet covering reorder point, shrinkage, turns, landed cost, and EOQ